What is a pre-anesthetic visit?

After you arrive in Sparrow Hospital’s Labor and Delivery Department and have been examined by your physician, someone from anesthesia will meet with you and ask questions regarding your medical and surgical history as well as your pregnancy. This is part of our normal routine and does not mean that there is a problem. It is very important for you to tell the anesthesiologist about past or present medical problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, tendency to bleed or heart problems. A brief physical exam may be performed.